GM_Kadann | Welcome all to another Vast Empire meeting |
GM_Kadann | Lots have been going on this week |
GM_Kadann | at least on the development front |
GM_Kadann | I've been posting up messages on the ComNet pretty much when I have gotten things done |
GM_Kadann | So if you want to know what all has been going on this week, just go read the News and/or ComNet |
GM_Kadann | From the application updates, ICS, IVE, FGB, ComNet, etc |
GM_Kadann | And, this week, we released Impericare |
GM_Kadann | You one stop shop for all your Benefit needs in the Empire |
GM_Kadann | There has been lots of good ideas coming from the ComNet discussions, so keep them coming |
GM_Kadann | Now on to the VE T-shirt design competition |
GM_Kadann | we are still accepting submissions, so make sure to get yours in right away |
GM_Kadann | We'll probably be accepting submissions indefinitely in case we all want new shirt designs |
GM_Kadann | Though, if you're going to submit a design with just words on it, it might be better to just describe the design and what it would say rather than submitting a picture |
GM_Kadann | It would make it easier on you as well as us |
GM_Kadann | I'll also be updating the Reply Wars stats later today, so keep an eye out for those |
GM_Kadann | One other thing... |
GM_Kadann | There will be a new stock opening up today, so keep a look out for that |
GM_Kadann | If you are wondering which one, I think you can take a guess |
GM_Kadann | That will be offering it's IPO here in a couple hours, so keep a look out for that |
GM_Kadann | Now on to some division reports |
GM_Kadann | If anyone has the Navy report, msg me now |
GM_Kadann | Fury, you have the Army report today? |
SM_Fury | I do. |
SM_Fury | By the way, thanks for all the work you've done boss. It's been a motivator for me to get off my butt beyond it's obvious benefits. |
SM_Fury | Alright, I got a few reports today. None of them were exactly fun reads. |
SM_Fury | I know all you SLs have been working on keeping your squads active. I've read the stories you've tried to keep going and, while, they could be better, I can't really fault any of the plotlines. |
SM_Fury | We need a divisional story to move things along. I thought Rizzit was riding heard on one, but I haven't spoke to him for awhile, so I need to check first. |
SM_Fury | So, here's my request for the SLs and everyone out there. |
SM_Fury | First, I need to know the quick plotlines you are all working on. What planet, what's the goal, what's the probable completion date. |
SM_Fury | Next, what do you need from me? Open question, but an important one. Gripe or contribute as needed. It makes the FGB transaction mails seem more palatable anyways. |
SM_Fury | Now, what I'm planning on doing is adding some more to the ATC. I want to focus on battle drills, basically, in case of X event, what are the responses each team/squad member are expected to take. |
SM_Fury | It might make story writing a tad easier if you all know what your first moves are in a given situation. |
SM_Fury | I also want to complete the VE system map I keep meaning to get to you. I plan on altering Cartographer's online map and adding our systems in. Nothing fancy. |
SM_Fury | I'll let you know when I get it done. I wanted to a couple weeks ago but my work laptop doesn't like Photoshop much. |
SM_Fury | In any case, thanks to those of you contributing. I want you to bring the new folks up to speed and our lax old-timers back into the fold. |
SM_Fury | SLs, give me that info, and I'll see about your next story. |
SM_Fury | Troopers, give me some feedback. |
SM_Fury | Let's have some fun around here. And remember, Empire at War comes out next month. I've been playing the demo and it seems fun enough. Dust off your Rebellion, GB, and (shudder) FC skills and get ready to game. |
SM_Fury | That's it for me. Have a good week. |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Fury |
GM_Kadann | Shazam, you have the Navy report this week? |
Lt_Shazam | Yes, sir |
Lt_Shazam | Well, first off, although there is quite a bit to say, I don't have much time so- |
Lt_Shazam | The VEN has been for a long time struggling to maintain itself or atleast become stable enough to grow into what it once was |
Lt_Shazam | for years I have seen it- every day. |
Lt_Shazam | And now, on the advent of a new year we are closer to the total resuscitation of the Navy than ever before |
Lt_Shazam | however, we have fallen upon hard times- myself included. |
Lt_Shazam | A quick calculation with our single remaining junior officer has led me to understand that we have a total of three actual officers for the entire Navy. |
Lt_Shazam | And, on top of that rather redoubtable number, we are led to beleive that one of those officers, Sk8guy, will probably not return to active duty |
Lt_Shazam | That's two officers for about fourty people. |
Lt_Shazam | So- I say this to the entire Navy and anyone in general whom it concerns |
Lt_Shazam | your actions now and in the near future have a direct impact one the outcome of the Navy as a whole and it's total shape |
Lt_Shazam | I have asked the other two squadron commanders to assess their groups and begin to think about possible commanders |
Lt_Shazam | We are at such a pivotal point, that not only do we worry about a single act such as keeping the Navy stable or clean of trivial disputes- we worry about all of them. |
Lt_Shazam | Who knows when one of us could disappear off the face of the VE |
Lt_Shazam | It's time to re-structure people |
Lt_Shazam | Along with getting every individual aware of the programs comes the recreation of the programs themselves |
Lt_Shazam | I have three jobs in the Navy right now- all full time: But I will still ask for more of myself and others |
Lt_Shazam | Not only do I ask we look at the individual basis we've been worrying about for so long, but we need to look at the total state of the VEN. |
Lt_Shazam | The academy needs to be rebuilt so that it offers our memers good information they can use and so that it will also be self-sustaining and confident in it's duties |
Lt_Shazam | All of the duties within a squadron should no longer fall upon the Squadron Commander alone- that's what the XO and flight leads are for |
Lt_Shazam | It's time to take complete action- and I'm more than willing |
Lt_Shazam | so, once more: I ask everyone asses their time and find where they can help, performing their actual duties first of course |
Lt_Shazam | I try not to be so dramatic, but its kind of hard not to be when you have so much to sort |
Lt_Shazam | But, in the end: if we manage to sort things efficiently... |
Lt_Shazam | It's very possible that we could through the Navy into a new age of prosperity- unrivaled from the earliest days even. |
Lt_Shazam | I have the commanders on hand and they show growth in their squadrons despite the fact his has been a very busy week in RL |
Lt_Shazam | so- it's in our hands. |
Lt_Shazam | The best to you all. |
Lt_Shazam | That's all I have to say. |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Shazam |
GM_Kadann | I have a visitor at my house now, so I have to cut this meeting short |
GM_Kadann | Thanks to all who came today |
GM_Kadann | Dismissed |